How to bet on soccer

Sports’ betting has grown into one of the most popular hobbies for people from all around the world. You can easily place a bet on your favorite soccer team at your local casino, online or even from your mobile device which has helped to draw interest from new potential bettors. Soccer is one of the most widely watched sports in various countries which make it one of the top sports that bettors prefer to follow on a regular basis. For those who are looking to learn how to bet on soccer will need to do a few things in order to get ready for their first bet.

Setting a Budget

You will need to create a bankroll for yourself in order to keep track of the finances. Determining a budget should be based on how much you can afford to lose. Even if you are lucky with your first few bets it’s only natural to lose as well so only spend money that you can afford to lose. That’s not saying that you will lose it all but you want to stick with your budget and decide the max amount that you will bet when the time comes. As a rule of thumb new bettors should stick to a budget of $1000 or less. You should spend no more than 5% of your entire budget on any single bet.

Choosing a Category and Calculating the Odds

When you are first learning how to bet on soccer you may be confused by the categories that is available but a novice should start with only the two basics which are Total Under/Over 2.5 goals and Full Time Result. The Total Under/Over 2.5 basically means when choosing whether the total amount of goals scored in each match will be over or fewer than 2.5. The Full Time Result means choosing 1 of 3 possible game outcomes: Away Win, Draw or Home Win. There is statistical proof that shows by choosing one of these 2 categories is the most effective so stick with this until you are ready to venture elsewhere.

You will need to understand what the odds of each event as well by researching the history of the teams involved including players individually and as a team. You need to understand the connection and importance of odds and probabilities which will help you to make successful and educated decisions for each and every event.

Choose a Reliable Bookmaker

The best bookmaker will be the one with the highest odds for the outcome that you are choosing to bet on. You can easily find a variety of bookmakers available online by doing a bit of research but make sure to only choose those who are recommended by previous or current bettors.

Moving Forward

Once you have found your bookmaker you will need to find a stake that has winning potential as well as choosing your leagues. You will want to compile a list of the best tips that you have found available online and by other bettors which can help you to make the best guesses on each event. Once you have all of this you will be ready to make your first bet.